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Fencing

The Best Fence for Resale Value: Thinking in the Long-Term

I’ve worked as a builder and as a consultant for many DIY clients, and I’ve seen lots of different home improvement strategie...

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Railing

Creating a Virtually Frameless Glass Railing for a Balcony

An old college friend of mine wanted to add a bit of drama to a very narrow house in Southern California. Since it was a town...

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Decking

Why Using Reclaimed Wood for Decking Might Not Be a Good Idea

I love the concept of upcycling. I’m typing this post from a much-loved reclaimed wood desk made from old (and free!) wood pa...

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Decking

Using Composite Decking for Stairs to Get That Indoor Stair Look

One of my first construction projects was my uncle’s deck, and I vividly recall him saying “good enough for government work!”...

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Decking

A Composite Deck Fastener System Creates a Seamless and Long-Lasting Deck

The nails, screws, and other fasteners that hold a deck in place often go unappreciated. These are small pieces of metal that...

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Railing

Wrought Iron-Look Railings for Victorian Houses Complement a Classic Style

Victorian is a term you hear real estate agents throw around a lot. The term refers to Queen Victoria, who reigned over Engla...

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Fencing

How Security Fencing for Schools Can Be Safe and Attractive with a Steel Fence

Bringing functionality and beauty together is something that often seems to have been lost in the design of schools (which so...

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Railing

When to Choose Aluminum Railing Systems for Decks

My first experience with aluminum was in welding school. When attempting an aluminum weld, I forgot to reverse the polarity o...

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Decking

Waterproof Composite Decking Material Creates a Long-Lasting Deck in Any Climate

Growing up along the Florida coast, I knew plenty of people who complained about the heat, humidity, thunderous summer rainst...

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Decking

How Eco-Friendly Composite Decking Recycles Plastic into Sustainable Decks

As a contractor, I’ve seen more and more of my regular clients become increasingly interested in environmentally sustainable...

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Railing

Powder Coating vs. Paint on Railings

For me, enjoying beautiful weather during the summer means spending quality time with a book poolside on my back deck, but fo...

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Decking

Decking Materials for Temperature Swings: Choosing Decking for Colorado

Over my career, I’ve built structures on three continents and in a wide variety of climates. I’ve worked under the hot sun of...

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Railing

Building a Freestanding Deck Railing: Considerations for Safety and Stability

A guy I knew when I lived in Texas wanted to build a deck for his hunting cabin, but he had a problem. His cabin was a modifi...

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Fencing

An Updated Fence for a Victorian House Brings Classic Elegance, Not Maintenance

Once upon a time on a visit to an old city (Windsor, Ontario!) in a gorgeous, intact original Victorian neighborhood, I was h...

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Railing

Steel vs. Aluminum Railings: Choosing the Metal That Works Best for Your Home

There are two metals that are a big part of our everyday lives, and they each have a distinct personality. Steel is the sort...

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